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The Board of Assessment Appeals consists of three elected members. No more than two are members of the same political party. The term of office is four years.

The Board of Assessment Appeals has all the powers and duties conferred or imposed by law on Boards of Assessment Appeals.

At least three sessions are required by State law to hear residential and commercial property appeals for the Grand List that is filed by the Westport Assessor. The Board continues to meet until all appeals are reviewed and notices are mailed to all applicants. This enables the Board to file the Final Board of Assessment Appeals Approved Grand List which is required prior to the Board of Finance meeting to set the mill rate.

Meeting with the Board of Assessment Appeals

If you feel that your property has been unfairly assessed, you may schedule a meeting with the Board of Assessment Appeals. Meetings are limited to 15 minutes. Please follow the guidelines below.

1. Review your real property field card (front and back) for accuracy prior to the hearing. You may obtain a copy of your field card from the Assessor's office in Town Hall. (Room 104) A factual error on the card (such as the bathrooms in the home, the acreage of the property, or the square footage of the home) can sometimes make a difference in your assessment. Please point out any inaccuracies, on the card at the hearing.
2. If you believe the assessed value of your property is too high, please provide us at the hearing with a list of comparable properties to support your position. The comparables should be as similar to your property as possible. Comparables located in the same neighborhood, comparables with similar square footage and/or acreage, and comparables built by the same builder are particularly helpful.
3. If you have an appraisal, please provide us with a photocopy at the hearing. Although it is not necessary to incur the expense of obtaining an appraisal of your property, certified appraisals can be persuasive to support your opinion concerning the value of your property.
4. Complete all sections of the Appeal Application, including your opinion of the value of your property, and the reason you are appealing your assessment. Please be as specific as possible.